Question 1

Are kids born of diabetic mothers at heart risk?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women with elevated blood sugar levels may increase the risk of blood vessel dysfunction and congenital heart defects in the child

Question 2

What is type 4 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

It's a proposed term for elderly persons who are lean and have insulin resistance leading to diabetes.

Question 3

Does lemon decreases blood presure?

Accepted Answer

Lemon if used in place of salt to flavour the dishes can help in decreasing blood pressure.

Question 4

Why do diabetics have to inject insulin instead of just drinking it?

Accepted Answer

If we swallowed insulin the digestive enzymes in our stomach would break it down before reaching our bloodstream. Therefore, at this time, all insulin must be injected into our body.

Question 5

Can we give glucose to a diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

Glucose should only be given to Diabetic patients when they are in hypoglycemic state i.e., when the blood sugar levels have dropped below normal range and patient is symptomatic.

Question 6

Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors include being overweight or obese, not being physically active, having prediabetes/ gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy/ polycystic ovary syndrome/ an immediate family member with diabetes/ previously delivered a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms) and being of a certain race or ethnicity, such as Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Asian American.

Are kids born of diabetic mothers at heart risk?

Are kids born of diabetic mothers at heart risk?

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What is type 4 diabetes?

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Can we give glucose to a diabetic patient?

Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?

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